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Splash vs Sander for Men

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 1,804 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sander for Men takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Splash

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring.

  • Sander for Men

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Splash0/7
Sander for Men6/7
Ratings & consensus
Sander for Men
Community sentiment
Sander for Men
Longevity
Sander for Men
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Sander for Men
Versatility
Sander for Men
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Sander for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
SplashJoop!
Sander for MenJil Sander
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.77/ 5 · 366 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
3.93/ 5 · 1,438 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerSander for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
27%Love
45%Like
5%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate

366 votes

34%Love
55%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

1,137 votes

Category winnerSander for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevitySander for Men

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value56
¤ Price value68
Category winnerSander for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
marine84%
fruity77%
warm spicy69%
soft spicy61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic88%
warm spicy77%
green65%
woody53%
fresh42%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Cassowary fruitCoriander
Heart
Sea waterCardamom
Base
CedarLabdanumSandalwood
Top
IvyMintCinnamon
Heart
PepperClovesCardamomCorianderNutmeg
Base
CypressCedarSandalwoodLabdanumTobacco
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Cardamom, Cedar and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter15
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSander for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men73
Unisex27
Women0
Men87
Unisex12
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,445

PerfumerLouise Turner

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,304

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews185

Category winnerSander for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Joop! Splash brings a sharp, watery crispness that feels immediately familiar yet subtly different. Designed by Louise Turner, it cuts through the heat with an unusual fruitiness that keeps it from being another generic marine designer scent. A base of dry cedar and warm resins gives the clean, breezy opening a solid …

Reviews →

Sander for Men by Jil Sander opens with a brisk snap of crushed ivy leaves, crisp Brazilian mint, and a gentle flick of cinnamon. It quickly settles into an invigorating blend of black pepper, cardamom, and woody coriander before grounding itself on dry cedar and fresh cypress wood. The overall aroma feels like cool …

Reviews →
InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Splash or Sander for Men?

Sander for Men takes 6 of 7 categories. Splash is rated 3.77/5 from 366 votes; Sander for Men is rated 3.93/5 from 1,438 votes. Choose Splash for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring. Choose Sander for Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Splash or Sander for Men?

Sander for Men lasts longest (Sander for Men 66/100, Splash 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Splash or Sander for Men?

Projection is very close: Splash 57/100, Sander for Men 57/100 for sillage.

Do Splash and Sander for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Cardamom, Cedar and Labdanum.

Is Splash or Sander for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Splash is the stronger pick. For winter, Sander for Men is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Splash and Sander for Men?

Splash has top notes of Cassowary fruit and Coriander, heart notes of Sea water and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Labdanum and Sandalwood. Sander for Men has top notes of Ivy, Mint and Cinnamon, heart notes of Pepper, Cloves, Cardamom and Coriander, a base of Cypress, Cedar, Sandalwood and Labdanum.

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